Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- District Nurse - Taupo
- Permanent | Part Time
- Enjoy a great work life balance!
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role
We are looking for a dynamic Registered Nurse with broad nursing experience to join our dedicated team who are committed to providing the very best in health care to Health New Zealand, Te Whatu Ora - Lakes community.
This position is a highly autonomous and involve visiting patients in their homes to apply your practical nursing knowledge and assessments skills, case management and patient education.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience.
As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, fee flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.
For more information on living and working in Rotorua and Taupo click here
About you
The successful candidate will be:
- Clinically confident with a great attitude and have excellent wound care knowledge or experience
- Ideally from a community or district nursing background
- You will be empowered to provide continuity of care for our patients from beginning to end, while we provide great orientation, excellent ongoing clinical support, and access to ongoing education.
The sucessfull will have:
- Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand
- Current APC
- Current drivers' licence for automatic or manual vehilce and the abiltiy to drive in rural setting
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Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact vacancy@lakesdhb.govt.nz.
The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.